Applications for Clearwater ED incentive due

An economic development program, designed to assist Clearwater businesses through COVID-19, will end Dec. 31.

The Village of Clearwater LB840 Emergency Commercial Grant Program was established this summer and offered grants of $750 to businesses affected by the pandemic.

Businesses with a net income of less than $75,000, per 2019 income taxes, are eligible to apply.

Grant applications are scored on four categories: closed/reduced service due to directed health measures; length of time in business; profit/loss due to COVID-19 pandemic and long-term planning with financial institution.

During th...